Senior Lecturer for History in Education (P001444)
Listing reference: nwu_000142
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 13 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: According to the NWU scales for academic personnel
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (Potchefstroom CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION VACANCY: Senior Lecturer for History in Education
POSITION NUMBER: P001444
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PEROMNES: A7
Purpose of the position: To fill a vacant position in the History in Education Subject group so as to ensure quality teaching and learning; to strengthen the Subject Group’s research profile; to mentor junior academic staff; and to expand community engagement.
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Partake in lecturing classes in post and undergraduate levels in History in Education
- Managing teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as on-campus mode of delivery Publish articles and book chapters, as well as presenting papers at conferences
- Publish articles and book chapters, as well as presenting papers at conferences
- Supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students
- Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise
- Programme and curriculum development of new under and postgraduate level degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as short learning programs in History in Education
- Knowledge and competence of integrating ICT platforms in teaching and learning Supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students
- Voluntarily participate in curriculum related community engagement
- Commitment towards initiating and expanding research in the History in Education subject group
ENQUIRIES: Dr. Martha Matashu, 018 389 2323 or Ms R Slambert 018 285 2861
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- PhD in History in Education
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of Honours and Bachelor’s degree in History in Education is essential plus a minimum of two articles published in an accredited journal
- Proven record of completed supervision of Masters to completion and involvement in PhDs in History in Education
Other Essential competencies required:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective time-management skills
- Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage) Experience in teaching and learning material development
- Competent in the use of variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies
Professional status
- HASHT Registrations
- Membership accreditation with any other Education related professional bodies is desirable
